Google has announced two new security measures aimed at reducing the number of malicious apps available in the Google Play Store. New Android developer identification requirements and 2-step verification will also be required. Developers will have to say whether their account is personal or belongs to an organization, provide a contact name, physical address, and a (verified) email address and phone number. Google currently does not validate that information, but new accounts will need that information starting in August 2021. Google will also require developers to use Google’s 2-Step Verification to better secure their Google accounts against account hijacking.
Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/06/29/security-google-play/